The Department has developed new ELA graphic organizers and mathematics and science and technology/engineering reference sheets for use by students with disabilities who will take the spring 2017 MCAS tests in grades 3-8. Students who use these tools for MCAS testing must have accommodation A9 (from the -8) listed in their individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan. These pre-approved graphic organizers and reference sheets replace those that were submitted to ESE for approval in prior years and may not be altered.
More information about MCAS accessibility and accommodations is available online, as is 2017 next-generation MCAS test information for grades 3–8 English language arts and mathematics tests. The information includes the test design, number of sessions, and question types. More information about the next-generation MCAS and other assessments is available in the latest Student Assessment Update.
